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Word: Leap
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English hlēapan (verb), hlȳp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lopen, German laufen (verb), and Dutch loop, German Lauf (noun), all meaning ‘run’, also to lope
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
liːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force
Short Definition:jump or spring forcefully
Examples:- he leapt on to the parapet
- Fabia's heart leapt excitedly
Definition:
move quickly and suddenly
Short Definition:move quickly and suddenly
Examples:- Polly leapt to her feet
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